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Iolite and Honey Opal Physical Properties


Honey Opal and Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
Not Available   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Iolite and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Honey Opal physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Iolite and Honey Opal chemical formula.

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Iolite and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.

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